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What will happen if I uninstall my Messenger?
Uninstalling the Messenger app doesn’t make your profile invisible. You are available on Messenger, and people can still text you. However, since the app isn’t installed on your phone, you will not be notified about it. But reinstalling or using the desktop version will make them available to you.
Do you have to have Facebook Messenger to receive messages?
Yes. You can send messages to people who have Facebook and Instagram accounts but don’t have the Messenger app on their phone. They’ll be able to see your messages or calls when they log into Facebook on their computer.
Does deleting Messenger app deactivate your account?
The only way to deactivate Messenger is to first deactivate your Facebook account. If you don’t want to go that far, you can disable your active status, or just delete the app. Once you’ve deactivated your account, you can reactivate it by logging back into Messenger or Facebook.
Can you delete Messenger without Facebook?
Can I delete Messenger without deleting Facebook? No, it’s not possible if your Messenger is tied to your Facebook account.
What happens if I delete my Facebook account?
What happens if I permanently delete my Facebook account? Your profile, photos, posts, videos, and everything else you’ve added will be permanently deleted. You won’t be able to retrieve anything you’ve added. You’ll no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger.
Can I delete Facebook app from my phone?
Delete the Facebook App Only From Your Phone The process is straightforward. On Android, go into settings, and choose “applications” or “app manager.” Select Facebook or Facebook Messenger from the list and tap “uninstall.”
What happens if I uninstall Facebook Messenger from my phone?
Uninstalling the Facebook app will not delete those files from your phone. If you delete the Facebook app, you can still use Messenger on the same or any other device. You don’t even have to install the Facebook app to use Messenger. It works without the Facebook app and account too.
How do I delete the Messenger app from my Device?
Tap the X at the top right corner of the Messenger icon. To delete the app from your home screen, tap the X button in the corner of the Messenger icon. 4. To confirm you want to remove it from your device, tap Delete. Once you’ve hit the X button, you’ll need to confirm that you want to delete the app.
How do I deactivate my Facebook account?
Click Deactivate and confirm it by clicking Deactivate Now. Then your Facebook account will be deactivated. Go to your phone and launch the Messenger app. Enter your password if prompted to and you will be able to use Messenger without Facebook to chat with your loved ones and friends.
How do I check my messages on Facebook after deleting messenger?
Check your inbox using the Facebook website. If you want to check in on your messages after you’ve deleted the Messenger app, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad, and go to Facebook.com to access the mobile site. Here you’ll still be able to read and respond to Facebook messages without using Messenger.